Why is ATE so d%*m expensive?

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Why is ATE so d%*m expensive?

Why integration time disappears

In automated test, integration time is often where projects lose momentum.

The hardware may be selected. The fixture may be designed. The test requirements may be understood. But then comes the real work:

  • Wiring and mounting
  • Communication and drivers
  • Software and debugging
  • Mechanical changes
  • Documentation
  • Repeated adjustments as the DUT evolves

Every extra cable, custom board and external instrument adds another layer of integration.

Bring instrumentation into the fixture

Testblox is designed to reduce that burden by moving compact instrumentation directly into the fixture.

Instead of designing around large external systems or building custom hardware from scratch, test teams can combine standardized modules for:

  • Measurement
  • I/O
  • Switching
  • Power
  • Communication
  • The result is a more modular architecture with fewer unnecessary dependencies.

Standardized building blocks accelerate development

Standard form factors, interfaces, APIs and text-based command libraries help engineers move faster from system design to first test.

Support for Python, LabVIEW and C#, together with getting-started tools and documentation, reduces the amount of custom integration work required.

Systems can also be configured for different mechanical requirements:

  • Stand-alone
  • Stacked
  • Backplane-mounted

What 30% less integration time can unlock

A 30% reduction in integration time is more than a schedule improvement.

It can mean:

  • Earlier production readiness
  • Fewer engineering hours
  • Faster NPI cycles
  • Less time maintaining unnecessarily complex systems

Build faster. Scale more easily.

When test teams are already under pressure, integration speed matters.

Testblox helps make automated test simpler to build, easier to scale and faster to deploy.

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